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en-usCopyright 2015 AOL, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/my-xbox-live-ipad-update-fast-forwards-to-new-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/my-xbox-live-ipad-update-fast-forwards-to-new-content/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/my-xbox-live-ipad-update-fast-forwards-to-new-content/#commentsAn update to the My Xbox Live iPad app offers a new control scheme for certain Live content, including launching and controlling videos with pause, forward, rewind and play functions.

Update 1.6 also adds access to the Discover tab, where users can find and stream new content. There is no word on an update to the Android app since the previous one on June 13. Each mobile update gives us a better glimpse into what Microsoft's Smartglass may offer in terms of control, play and additional features for Xbox applications when it launches this fall.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appAppleiosipadmicrosoftmobilemy-xbox-livexboxXbox-LiveTue, 17 Jul 2012 16:30:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/13/my-xbox-live-app-launches-on-android-more-functionality-added-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/13/my-xbox-live-app-launches-on-android-more-functionality-added-t/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/13/my-xbox-live-app-launches-on-android-more-functionality-added-t/#commentsA couple of big announcements for Microsoft's My Xbox Live today. First, the app has been released for Android devices, giving users of the OS access to Xbox Live features such as Achievements, messages and other social content.

Meanwhile, the iOS version has seen some significant improvements, notably the ability to control the Xbox console remotely. Specifically, you can fire up games from your collection or launch a selection of curated content (featured games, movies, etc.). You can even directly control some applications, such as Netflix. There is, however, a slight delay between phone taps and on-screen reaction, so you're probably better off using a controller. Still, it's pretty nifty and gives us a hint of what we can expect from Smartglass later this year.

Finally, the iPad version of My Xbox Live now features Retina Display support and better authentication. The app is free on both iOS and Android.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidiosipadiphonemicrosoftmobilemy-xbox-livesmartglassxboxXbox-360Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:00:00 ESThttp://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/microsoft-launches-my-xbox-live-on-ios-app-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/microsoft-launches-my-xbox-live-on-ios-app-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/microsoft-launches-my-xbox-live-on-ios-app-store/#commentsMicrosoft has announced the surprise release of "My Xbox Live," an iOS application which allows users to interface with their Live Friends in a number of ways. The free App will let you exchange messages with friends, customize your Avatar and compare Achievements on the go. You can also manage your friends list, allowing you to end your acquaintanceship with someone right in front of their very eyes.

You can grab the App for free right now, though you'll have to agree to those new Terms of Service, first.